You need one ingredient you already have in the pantry.
I eat my weight in shredded cabbage every summer.
One problem with coleslaw?
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One minute it’s too perky and the next minute it’s slack and watery.
The good news is that there’s a smart way to avoid soggy coleslaw:Salt the cabbage.
It’s easy and doesn’t take long.
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Sprinkle kosher salt all over and give them a good toss to coat.
The salt will pull water out of the vegetables and drip out of the colander.
You’ll notice the cabbage gets tender.
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Rinse the cabbage under cold running water to get rid of the salt on the surface of the cabbage.
Now you have to dry the cabbage before dressing it.
Your cabbage is ready to get dressed and get the spotlight it deserves.
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